Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 1:21AM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford, and Clark
Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Stafford; Kiowa; Pratt; Clark; Comanche; Barber
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov